State House Republicans and some Democrats are taking aim at the governor's gun control proposal, calling it bogus, feel-good public relations that makes gun ownership something only the wealthy can afford.

"We know that law-abiding citizens are going to be the only ones affected by this bill because criminals don't follow laws," said NRA lobbyist Shannon Alford.

Several hundred people signed up to testify during a Senate committee hearing that included opponents and supporters of the ban. The overflow room to watch the committee proceedings quickly filled to capacity, 11 News reporter David Collins said.

"This is not about ideology. This is about public safety. This is about doing reasonable things that work to save lives," O'Malley said.

The proposed gun control legislation also addresses mental health issues and provides money to help schools beef up security.

State lawmakers remain divided on some elements of the plan, but the consensus says some form of gun control legislation will land on the governor's desk.